Developmental Profiles Pre-birth through Twelve Tapa blanda - 2002

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Designed to help students comprehend the complexity of child development, this edition of Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth through Twelve, 4E outlines major characteristics for each of the developmental domains in a concise, non-technical, point-by-point format. Developmental profiles have been expanded to include middle childhood, and sections highlighting children's daily routines and patterns have been incorporated to help students, parents, and teachers understand the interrelated nature of development and translate emerging skills into everyday behavior. Content has been updated to reflect current information about prenatal care and brain research. A new feature addressing safety allows students to identify important safety considerations at each developmental stage and gives suggestions for appropriate adult supervision. Every chapter includes objectives, key terms, and case studies, and each section offers tips on promoting children's curiosity and learning. Web resources also offer numerous professional organizations for students to access for obtaining relevant information to chapter topics.